Sr Mechanical Engineer at Dexcom, Inc in San Diego, California

Job Description:

About Dexcom


Founded in 1999, Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), develops and markets Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems for ambulatory use by people with diabetes and by healthcare providers for the treatment of people with diabetes. The company is the leader in transforming diabetes care and management by providing CGM technology to help patients and healthcare professionals better manage diabetes. Since the company's inception, Dexcom has focused on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering solutions that are best in class - while empowering the community to take control of diabetes. Dexcom reported full-year 2022 revenues of $2.9B, a growth of 18% over 2021. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company employs over 8,000 people worldwide.



Meet the team:



The R&D Mechanical Engineering Characterization Team is responsible for the feasibility and development of next-generation products at Dexcom. We're seeking a cross-functionally disciplined engineer with subject matter expertise in electromechanical systems to support development of Dexcom's next generation wearable platforms. Positioned within the Mechanical Engineering team, this is a high visibility, high impact role in achieving Dexcom's product performance and reliability goals through delivering functional excellence in the research, development, and characterization of enabling technologies/designs & their integration to a product ecosystem.



Where you come in:

• You will be responsible for the design and development of novel test methods, including any related fixturing and equipment, to support characterization of device performance attributes, with a focus on electromechanical functions.


• You will define and execute broad characterization strategies and test plans to measure material, component, subsystem and system level performance across the entire product design lifecycle.


• You will perform extensive data analysis using engineering statistics best practices to drive data-based decisions.


• In collaboration with advanced research, materials engineering, design verification, and operations teams, you will create and mature measurement systems and methodologies to characterize, verify, and validate Dexcom products.


• You will work with cross-functional partners, such as electrical, firmware, sensor electrochemistry, membrane, process development, and operations, to solve challenging technical problems and identify and test creative solutions to mitigate.


• You will drive workstreams independently, compile data for readout and effectively communicate results and findings to functional leadership and program stakeholders.

What makes you successful:

• You have extensive test development (fixture design, programming, test procedure and protocol development, etc.) and characterization experience, preferably in the medical device industry.


• You are skilled at data analysis methods and analysis software, with the ability to construct appropriately powered and creatively designed experiments to solve complex problems.


• You bring depth of knowledge in electronics-based, multi-disciplinary products and technologies with background in related testing and metrology tools (e.g. electromechanical devices, wearables, mechatronics, injection molded plastics, adhesives and coatings).


• You have demonstrated product development experience with proven ability to translate high level product requirements into technical requirements with related test methods.


• You have experience/familiarity with lab and measurement equipment, and are adept at leveraging these tools at will to characterize parts and products.


• Prior experience with sealing methods preferred. (e.g. welding, gluing, mechanical seals)


• You thrive in environments where there is ambiguity or uncertainty in product requirements and have a willingness to try and test new ideas, coupled with a track record of success in a fast-paced R&D environment.


• You bring a spirit of innovation to challenge the status quo and pursue innovations in technology, product features and business processes.


• You exercise judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.


• You have excellent communication (written and verbal), collaboration and personal interaction skills with ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.

What you'll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.


• A full and comprehensive benefits program.


• Growth opportunities on a global scale.


• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.


• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

• 5-15%

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom's AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.


If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.


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Meritain, an Aetna Company, creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Dexcom. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: https://health1.meritain.com/app/public/#/one/insurerCode=MERITAIN_I&brandCode=MERITAINOVER/machine-readable-transparency-in-coverage?reportingEntityType=TPA_19874&lock=true


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